Pierre Gaillard
Showing 1 thru -4 of 4
Pierre Gaillard 2008 Domaine Cottebrune Transhumance Red (Faugères)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
Perhaps better known for his Côte-Rôties, Pierre Gaillard is obviously comfortable working with schist. Transhumance is an intense and complex wine, with assertive notes of kirsch, sweet smoke, wild game and garrigue accents of thyme, rosemary and violet. Rich and lush in the mouth, the texture is like crushed velvet and the finish evolves from a dark fruit blast…
— L.B.
(12/31/2011)
Pierre Gaillard 2005 Roussanne (Saint-Joseph)
- $28
Unusual for the region in that it’s mostly Roussanne. The result is slightly more floral and expressive than most Saint-Joseph blancs, with pear and spice notes delivered in a plump, full-bodied format. Picks up hints of oak on the finish, but this isn’t an oaky wine at all. Drink now–2010.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Pierre Gaillard 2004 Les Pierres Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $43
Black plums and white peppercorns give an impression of crunchy, fresh fruit, wrapped in a cloak of supple tannins. Medium in body, with a crisp finish.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Pierre Gaillard 2004 Clos de Cuminaille Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $30
Gaillard’s Clos de Cuminaille shows substantial new oak, but it’s reasonably balanced by dark fruit and pepper. It’s round in the mouth, with a supple, velvety feel—it may be a touch modern or international, but it still retains a sense of place. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Showing 1 thru -4 of 4
Most Reviewed Designations
Most Reviewed Varietals
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2010 Mira Stanly Ranch
Winemaker Gustavo Gonzalez left Robert Mondavi to do his own thing, and…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity